29 days in Melbourne, Newcastle & Gold Coast Itinerary

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

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Margaret River to Melbourne is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) is 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in April, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 9th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Newcastle.

While Newcastle is known for its coal exports, it's also made a name for itself with a cultural boom.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newcastle: Off-Road Tours (in Anna Bay), Nelson Bay (Gan Gan Lookout & Kangaroo Encounters Guided Tours) and Koala Reserve Mangrove Boardwalk (in Lemon Tree Passage). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Tomaree Head, stroll through Newcastle Beach, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and admire the natural beauty at Hunter Valley Gardens.

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You can fly from Melbourne to Newcastle in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Melbourne in April, things will get somewhat warmer in Newcastle: highs are around 27°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Gold Coast.

A city of towering skyscrapers, sandy beaches, and tree-lined streets, Gold Coast has an unpretentious air complemented by a citywide focus on sports and the arts.

When in Gold Coast, make a side trip to see Lone Pine Koala Sanctuary in Brisbane, approximately Brisbane away. There's still lots to do: meet the residents at Sea World Theme Park, enjoy the sand and surf at Burleigh Heads Beach, experience the excitement of Infinity Attraction, and get in on the family fun at Warner Bros. Movie World.

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You can fly from Newcastle to Gold Coast in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Gold Coast when traveling from Newcastle in April, with lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Newcastle.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Newcastle: Glenworth Valley Outdoor Adventures (in Glenworth Valley), Port Stephens Koala Sanctuary (in One Mile) and Walkabout Wildlife Sanctuary (in Calga). See even more of Newcastle: take an exotic tour of Sand Dune Safaris, take in the natural beauty of The Bogey Hole, delve into the lush surroundings at Myall Lakes National Park, and enjoy the sand and surf at Caves Beach.

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You can fly from Gold Coast to Newcastle in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Gold Coast in April since evenings lows in Newcastle dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Melbourne.

Get out of town with these interesting Melbourne side-trips: Ballarat (Sovereign Hill & Ballarat Botanical Gardens). See even more of Melbourne: get to know the resident critters at Melbourne Zoo, don't miss a visit to Royal Exhibition Building, get engrossed in the history at Immigration Museum, and appreciate the history behind Shrine of Remembrance.

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You can fly from Newcastle to Melbourne in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. While traveling from Newcastle, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Melbourne, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 9°C. You will have some time to spend on the 6th (Sat) before leaving for home.